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Next phase of THEA’s connected vehicle pilot brings together auto manufacturers and road operators

Green Car Congress

Since September 2015, the Tampa Hillsborough Expressway Authority (THEA) has been working with the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) as a Connected Vehicle Pilot site. The next step in the Connected Vehicle space is to begin working with the auto industry manufacturers.

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Rivian filings hint at $10k autonomous driving option, software subscription details

Teslarati

The Rivian user experience is built around personalization, seamless connectivity and a platform that will constantly evolve thanks to over-the-air updates. Subscription or membership fees for infotainment and other connectivity-based services could be $5,500 over 10 years per vehicle. Tesla offers diagnostic software subscriptions.

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Fleet of 150 Renault ZOE EVs for smart solar charging project

Green Car Congress

ElaadNL would handle management of infrastructures and the smart-charge standard, and LomboXnet would take charge of installing the network of unique public charging terminals powered by a 44 kW grid connection. The Renault ZOE R.Access connectivity and 22 kW charging make it suited for car-share and smart charging applications.

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Volvo Cars Tech Fund invests in electric car charging company FreeWire

Green Car Congress

Installing traditional fixed fast-charging stations is usually a cost- and labor intensive process that requires electrical upgrades to support the connection between charging stations and the main electrical grid. Volvo Cars’ future is electric, as reflected by our industry-leading commitment to electrify our entire product range.

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How and When the Chip Shortage Will End, in 4 Charts

Cars That Think

The auto industry is a relatively small chip end-user, but it’s growing fast. billion, the auto industry makes up less than 9 percent of chip demand by revenue, according to market research firm IDC. Those processes make up most of the installed capacity.

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Forget the Milano EV – Alfa Romeo changes name to something non-Italian-sounding

Baua Electric

Of course, plenty of vehicles bear names of cities that have no connection whatsoever to their production sites (Kia Sorento and Rio, Hyundai Santa Fe and Tucson, Toyota Tacoma, Chevrolet Malibu, etc.), Photo: Stellantis Now is a great time to begin your solar journey so your system is installed in time for those sunny spring days.

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Testimony: Why I like my electric vehicle

Electric Auto Association

Submitted to the Ohio Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee in support of Senate Bill 307: Accelerating Ohio's Auto Industry By Tim Benford, president of Drive Electric Dayton. Because our EVs Internet-connected computer systems know where all charging stations are located, finding one is easier than finding a gas station.